Players like Santiago Rodríguez
CAM/LWBotafogo · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSantiago Rodríguez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Santiago Rodríguez are Arijon Ibrahimović, Jón Dagur Þórsteinsson, Teji Savanier. Doppel rates Arijon Ibrahimović (1. FC Heidenheim) a 83/100 overall match — 84/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jón Dagur Þórsteinsson scores 82/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Santiago Rodríguez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €11m | 84 | 83 |
| 2 | Jón Dagur Þórsteinssonsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 86 | 82 |
| 5 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 85 | 81 |
| 6 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €29m | 86 | 81 |
| 7 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 85 | 81 |
| 8 | Afonso Moreirasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €18m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Crysencio Summervillesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 25 | €49m | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Emil Konradsen Ceidesimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 25 | €1.8m | 81 | 80 |
| 12 | Bilal Bafdilisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €900k | 82 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santiago Rodríguez
≈ 100% Santiago Rodríguez · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Santiago Rodríguez · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Santiago Rodríguez · strong: Accurate long balls, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Santiago Rodríguez?
By Doppel's fit score, Arijon Ibrahimović (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest profile to Santiago Rodríguez, with a 83/100 overall match. Jón Dagur Þórsteinsson and Teji Savanier are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Santiago Rodríguez?
Yes. Jón Dagur Þórsteinsson (Oud-Heverlee Leuven) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Santiago Rodríguez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Santiago Rodríguez's 2020/25 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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